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... ...40 Understanding smart software features 41 Printing digital photographs ...42 Enhanced color printing ...42 Guidelines for printing photographs 42 Understanding digital photography technologies 43 PhotoREt printing 43 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi 43 Printing Exif Print-enhanced photographs 43 HP Photosmart Essential software 44 Printing borderless ...45 Printing in grayscale ...47 Printing ...manual duplexing 68 Performing auto-duplexing 69 Advantages of using the duplex unit 70 Cancelling a print job ...72 5 Using the Toolbox Toolbox overview ...74 Printer Status tab ...75 iv ENWW
... ...40 Understanding smart software features 41 Printing digital photographs ...42 Enhanced color printing ...42 Guidelines for printing photographs 42 Understanding digital photography technologies 43 PhotoREt printing 43 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi 43 Printing Exif Print-enhanced photographs 43 HP Photosmart Essential software 44 Printing borderless ...45 Printing in grayscale ...47 Printing ...manual duplexing 68 Performing auto-duplexing 69 Advantages of using the duplex unit 70 Cancelling a print job ...72 5 Using the Toolbox Toolbox overview ...74 Printer Status tab ...75 iv ENWW
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1 Welcome Thank you for the product ENWW 1 This section contains the following information: ● Special features ● Using this guide ● Finding other resources for buying this HP Photosmart printer.
1 Welcome Thank you for the product ENWW 1 This section contains the following information: ● Special features ● Using this guide ● Finding other resources for buying this HP Photosmart printer.
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... to view and edit photos and image files in Windows. NOTE If you are using Linux with HP printers, visit hp.sourceforge.net. Installing other software 15 To install this software, insert the HP Photosmart Pro software CD, click the HP Photosmart Essential button on the CD browser menu, and select it from the list of software shown...
... to view and edit photos and image files in Windows. NOTE If you are using Linux with HP printers, visit hp.sourceforge.net. Installing other software 15 To install this software, insert the HP Photosmart Pro software CD, click the HP Photosmart Essential button on the CD browser menu, and select it from the list of software shown...
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... a sheet of paper when a duplex unit is available for removing the duplex unit from the printer. NOTE Do not press the buttons on both sides snap into place. Use these buttons only for the HP Photosmart Pro B8300 series printer. Remove the rear access panel by pushing the release buttons toward each other. 2. ENWW Installing...
... a sheet of paper when a duplex unit is available for removing the duplex unit from the printer. NOTE Do not press the buttons on both sides snap into place. Use these buttons only for the HP Photosmart Pro B8300 series printer. Remove the rear access panel by pushing the release buttons toward each other. 2. ENWW Installing...
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...to other basic HP Photosmart software features, such as saving, viewing, and sharing your photos or to purchase prints online. See Enhanced color printing for printing instructions. HP Photosmart Essential software HP Photosmart Essential is ...HP Photosmart Essential: On the taskbar, click Start, point to Programs or All Programs, point to print using Exif Print-enabled photo software. 2. Printing Exif Print-enhanced photos requires: ● A digital camera that provides a fast and easy way to automatically perform image-specific enhancements, resulting in the image's file. The printer...
...to other basic HP Photosmart software features, such as saving, viewing, and sharing your photos or to purchase prints online. See Enhanced color printing for printing instructions. HP Photosmart Essential software HP Photosmart Essential is ...HP Photosmart Essential: On the taskbar, click Start, point to Programs or All Programs, point to print using Exif Print-enabled photo software. 2. Printing Exif Print-enhanced photos requires: ● A digital camera that provides a fast and easy way to automatically perform image-specific enhancements, resulting in the image's file. The printer...
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...duplexing, steps 7 through 10. Make sure that the auto-duplex feature is available for the HP Photosmart Pro B8300 series printer. Select Preserve Layout. 6. Select a binding option on the printer (see Loading media in some countries/regions (see Printing a document). 3. Change any other desired... print settings and click OK. 8. Load the appropriate paper (see Printing a document). 3. dropdown list. Open the printer driver (see HP supplies and accessories). For Windows 1. It can be purchased separately in the input tray). 2. Open the print driver, select ...
...duplexing, steps 7 through 10. Make sure that the auto-duplex feature is available for the HP Photosmart Pro B8300 series printer. Select Preserve Layout. 6. Select a binding option on the printer (see Loading media in some countries/regions (see Printing a document). 3. Change any other desired... print settings and click OK. 8. Load the appropriate paper (see Printing a document). 3. dropdown list. Open the printer driver (see HP supplies and accessories). For Windows 1. It can be purchased separately in the input tray). 2. Open the print driver, select ...
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...2. For Windows 2000 and Windows XP, verify that the duplex unit is installed and that is available for your document. Open the printer driver (see Loading media in unwanted page breaks. 6. Choose a booklet layout from the What do you want to do? dropdown list...duplex feature is disabled. Print your printer, see Loading media in some countries/regions (see HP supplies and accessories.) To make automatically printing on both sides the default setting for the HP Photosmart Pro B8300 series printer. For Macintosh 1. Open the printer driver, select the Printing Shortcuts tab,...
...2. For Windows 2000 and Windows XP, verify that the duplex unit is installed and that is available for your document. Open the printer driver (see Loading media in unwanted page breaks. 6. Choose a booklet layout from the What do you want to do? dropdown list...duplex feature is disabled. Print your printer, see Loading media in some countries/regions (see HP supplies and accessories.) To make automatically printing on both sides the default setting for the HP Photosmart Pro B8300 series printer. For Macintosh 1. Open the printer driver, select the Printing Shortcuts tab,...
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It also provides access to documentation and online help tools for solving printer problems. NOTE The Toolbox is available for Windows only. Select the Printer and Faxes settings. 3. To open the Toolbox: 1. Click the Start menu. 2. Right-click the HP Photosmart Pro B8300 series icon, and select Printer Preferences. 74 Chapter 5 Using the Toolbox ENWW For Macintosh, see Using the HP Printer Utility (Macintosh). Toolbox overview The Toolbox provides status and maintenance information about your printer.
It also provides access to documentation and online help tools for solving printer problems. NOTE The Toolbox is available for Windows only. Select the Printer and Faxes settings. 3. To open the Toolbox: 1. Click the Start menu. 2. Right-click the HP Photosmart Pro B8300 series icon, and select Printer Preferences. 74 Chapter 5 Using the Toolbox ENWW For Macintosh, see Using the HP Printer Utility (Macintosh). Toolbox overview The Toolbox provides status and maintenance information about your printer.
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...; Color Calibration: Adjusts color to correct tint problems. Color calibration only occurs when the color and photo print cartridges are available on the desktop. 2. ENWW Using the HP Printer Utility (Macintosh) 81 Opening the HP Printer Utility 1. Select Applications, select Utilities, and then select HP Printer Selector. 3. Select Photosmart Pro B8300 series and click Launch Utility. Using the HP Printer Utility (Macintosh) The HP Printer Utility...
...; Color Calibration: Adjusts color to correct tint problems. Color calibration only occurs when the color and photo print cartridges are available on the desktop. 2. ENWW Using the HP Printer Utility (Macintosh) 81 Opening the HP Printer Utility 1. Select Applications, select Utilities, and then select HP Printer Selector. 3. Select Photosmart Pro B8300 series and click Launch Utility. Using the HP Printer Utility (Macintosh) The HP Printer Utility...
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...status area of the Windows taskbar (near the clock), click the Toolbox icon. 2. Follow the instructions on Windows only). ● The printer must be connected to use this feature: ● The Toolbox must have Internet access. There are three requirements to your computer. Click Start...computer with a USB cable. ● You must be installed on your computer (supported on the Web site to HP Photosmart Pro B8300 series, and then click HP Photosmart Pro B8300 series Toolbox. -or- To order directly through the Toolbox The Toolbox lets you order print cartridges directly from which...
...status area of the Windows taskbar (near the clock), click the Toolbox icon. 2. Follow the instructions on Windows only). ● The printer must be connected to use this feature: ● The Toolbox must have Internet access. There are three requirements to your computer. Click Start...computer with a USB cable. ● You must be installed on your computer (supported on the Web site to HP Photosmart Pro B8300 series, and then click HP Photosmart Pro B8300 series Toolbox. -or- To order directly through the Toolbox The Toolbox lets you order print cartridges directly from which...
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... that you are using, such as HP Photosmart Pro B8300 Version: 2.325.0.0. To find the printer driver version number in the Driver files list. 5. Select Properties and click About. If the printer does not print, get the following information before calling. 1. Obtain the printer driver and version number of the printer.) ● printer model 2. Telephone support numbers In...
... that you are using, such as HP Photosmart Pro B8300 Version: 2.325.0.0. To find the printer driver version number in the Driver files list. 5. Select Properties and click About. If the printer does not print, get the following information before calling. 1. Obtain the printer driver and version number of the printer.) ● printer model 2. Telephone support numbers In...
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...: Media Weight 60 to 135 g/m2 (16 to 36 lb bond) using rear manual feed slot I/O Interface Universal Serial Bus (USB) Printer Memory 16 MB of built-in RAM Dimensions HP Photosmart Pro 574.5 mm (22.62 inches) (width) by B8300: 186.3 mm (7.33 inches) (height) by 409.5 mm (16.12 inches) (depth...) With input tray fully extended: 631.0 mm (24.84 inches) (depth) Weight HP Photosmart Pro 11 kg (24.25 lb) B8300: Duty Cycle Up to 5,000 pages/month Power Supply Built-in Universal Power Supply Power Requirements Input 100-240V...
...: Media Weight 60 to 135 g/m2 (16 to 36 lb bond) using rear manual feed slot I/O Interface Universal Serial Bus (USB) Printer Memory 16 MB of built-in RAM Dimensions HP Photosmart Pro 574.5 mm (22.62 inches) (width) by B8300: 186.3 mm (7.33 inches) (height) by 409.5 mm (16.12 inches) (depth...) With input tray fully extended: 631.0 mm (24.84 inches) (depth) Weight HP Photosmart Pro 11 kg (24.25 lb) B8300: Duty Cycle Up to 5,000 pages/month Power Supply Built-in Universal Power Supply Power Requirements Input 100-240V...